MMR Consulting Inc.
At MMR Consulting, we specialize in providing innovative engineering and project management solutions tailored to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries. With a team of highly skilled professionals, we are committed to delivering customized, cost-effective, and regulatory-compliant solutions that drive efficiency and success for our clients.
Our expertise spans a wide range of services, including process engineering, validation, automation, facility design, and project management. We take pride in our ability to understand the unique challenges of each project and provide strategic solutions that align with industry standards and best practices.
Senior Consultant
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate scientific research and development projects related to pharmaceuticals and biologics.
- Oversee and guide the design and execution of chemical experiments, tests, and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy, and physical/chemical separation methods.
- Manage the operation and optimization of laboratory and production equipment, including fermentation systems, bioreactors, centrifugation, downstream purification (chromatography, TFF, NF, UF), fill-and-finish equipment, isolators, compounding, media preparation, CIP/SIP systems, and clean utilities (PW, WFI, CS, PS, PCA, PN).
- Establish scientific policies, standards, procedures, and health and safety measures to ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
- Direct programs of sampling, analysis, and validation to maintain quality standards of raw materials, intermediates, and final products.
- Supervise and mentor scientific and technical staff, providing leadership in commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
- Provide technical leadership in process engineering, cleaning validation, and the development of experimental or pilot-scale apparatus.
- Approve and interpret experimental data, reports, and recommendations; present findings to senior management and clients.
- Represent the organization in meetings with clients, regulatory authorities, and industry partners.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industries, with 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Commissioning & Qualification (equipment, utilities, facilities)
- CIP skid design, cleaning validation, and cycle development
- Process engineering & automation (valve matrices, URS, functional specifications)
- Lean C&Q methodologies and risk-based validation
- GMP facility review and GEP implementation
- Paperless validation tools (Kneat, Valgenesis) and computer system validation
- Project management, team leadership, and staff development
- Aseptic techniques, rinse and swab sampling
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel occasionally within Canada; US travel eligibility considered an asset.
What We Offer
- Full-time and permanent employment.
- Annual salary of $135,000.00 ($64.90 per hour), plus all work-related expenses covered by the company.
- Medical, dental, and disability insurance, WSIB coverage.
- 40 hours per week with hybrid work options (in-person and remote available).
Location of Work
3100 Steeles Ave W, Suite 500C
Vaughan, ON
L4K 3R1, Canada
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter by directly applying to this posting.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.